A HEARTBROKEN mum and dad have paid tribute to their "lovely" five-year-old son who died after a mirror fell on him in a shop.
Freddie Farrow suffered fatal injuries after he was struck by the mirror in a Fenwick store in Colchester, Essex on July 27.
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Freddie Farrow, five, died after being struck by a mirror in a Fenwick store Credit: Essex Police 3
The five-year-old was injured at the branch in Colchester, Essex Credit: East News
An air ambulance landed nearby and the little boy was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after suffering a serious head injury.
Despite the efforts of first aiders at the scene and medical staff in hospital, Freddie died from his injuries on August 2.
His grief-stricken family and head teacher have today paid tribute to "little star" Freddie after his tragic death.
Freddie's mum, Natasha Ingham, said: “He will never leave us. He will be with us every single day throughout all our lives - until we see him again.
'LOVELY LITTLE BOY'
“As a family we are devastated by his death.”
She added: “He was such a lovely little boy – and very cheeky in a lot of ways.
"He used to pick me flowers every day – it could have been daisies or whatever he could get his hands on – and give them to me and tell me he loved me and I would tell him I loved him back.
“He was so content; he would always ask questions and, I know every mum will say this, he was such a clever little boy.”
He will never leave us. He will be with us every single day throughout all our lives - until we see him again
Freddie's mum, Natasha Ingram
She thanked people for their messages of support following the tragedy.
Freddie had just completed Year 1 at primary school and his family had planned a trip to Lego Land for his sixth birthday.
His dad Andrew Farrow said the little boy had "brought so much happiness to everyone who knew him".
Mr Farrow said: "Freddie, his brother and sister were inseparable and I know for sure he will be watching over them.
“Freddie was an expert Lego builder, confident swimmer, enjoyed crabbing and park running. He had such a contagious laugh and always pulled funny faces.
'DEVASTATING LOSS'
"I will miss you Fredboy, so, so much... and until we meet again, I love you.”
He thanked the emergency services and hospital staff for their care for Freddie after the fatal accident.
Polly Bradford, headteacher at Gosbecks Primary School, which Freddie attended, said they were coming to terms with the "devastating loss".
She said: "Freddie was a little star. His sensitive and caring nature shone through with his friends, who he always looked out and cared for.
"He was a sweet-natured boy who was always polite and well-mannered with everyone he came across in school."
She added: "Words cannot describe the utter loss felt by those who cherished Freddie."
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Fenwick closed its Colchester store as a mark of respect the day after Freddie's death.
Speaking last week, Mia Fenwick, director of the chain, said: "The Fenwick family, leadership and all of our colleagues are shocked and saddened by the incident which happened at our Colchester store yesterday morning.
"Our thoughts are with the child and their family during this difficult time.
"We are working closely with the local authorities to assist with the investigation and to understand how this happened."
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Freddie was given first aid treatment at the scene, but died on August 2 after being rushed to hospital Credit: East News